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Eka Schofield died at the crossing in June

Joint statement of concern over lethal road crossing after woman's death
A joint statement of concern is going to be put to decision makers concerning a lethal road crossing following the death of a 33-year-old woman.

Recycling containers used in Cornwall (Image: Richard Whitehouse/LDRS)

Waste collection changes in Cornwall after amber weather warning

Falmouth Week 2022: All the picks on Day 6 with Red Arrows

Falmouth Week 2022: All the picks on Day 6 - with Red Arrows details

D&C Police have released crime data for Helston, Porthleven and the Lizard Peninsula for June 2022

The Packet Interactive crime map for Helston, Porthleven & the Lizard Peninsula

BBQ warning after firefighters spend three days tackling ancient woodland fire

BBQ warning as firefighters spend three days tackling fire in ancient woodland

Local girl on the wall outside The Roseland Outdoor Education Centre which the community is trying to buy and reopen (Image: supplied, free to use)

Community bid to buy outdoor education centre over closure fears

The Royal Navy helicopter fallen this afternoon in Cornwall. Credit: Alison Holt

Hella-copter! Stuck aircraft causes traffic chaos on Cornish country road

The Community Climate Talk will take place in Falmouth this month

Community talk taking place in Falmouth to focus on public attitudes on climate

Marriot appeared in front of magistrates at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court on Thursday, July 21

Winchester man, 33, sentenced for possession & drug driving while in Cornwall

St Agnes Carnival. Credit: John Hartley

Welcome return of 'colourful' carnival to Cornish village after two year hiatus

Devon & Cornwall Police have announced they'll be on hand to help event organisers ensure this week's Boardmasters 2022 festival runs smoothly

D&C Police prepared for up to 50,000 festival-goers this week

Fergie was found by Adam Hughes after returning from work

Navy engineer takes car apart to rescue kitten - a day after losing family cat

Chris ‘Chilly’ Old from his cricketing days in the seventies

Cricket legend to share memories in Mylor this month

Brian Fisher and Martin Mills handing over the cheque to Children’s Hospice South west at Little Harbour

Record breaking golfers raise four figure sum for charity

The A30 upgrade has sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint at its core

Cornish mining 'scraps' being used for A30 road upgrade in innovative way

Mullion firefighters in the woodland at Malpas in the aftermath of Saturday's initial fire Picture: Cornwall Fire Service

Fire reignites at Truro park with crews back at the scene

Business output continued to expand modestly overall at a much weaker rate than earlier in 2022.

Natwest Business Activity indicator shows weaker rate of expansion than early 2022

Police would like to speak to this man in connection of the incident that happened on Falmouth High Street

Police release pictures of man following 'serious' incident in Falmouth

The incident happened on Tuesday, August 9. Picture: Pexels

Smoky BBQ bin at park in Helston prompts warning from council

UK Today

PrettyLittleThing ad banned for 'socially irresponsible' images of 16-year-old model

Raymond Briggs, illustrator of The Snowman, has died aged 88

Watch as vegan activists are dragged out of Harrods after protesting dairy

Royal Mail staff announce four-day strike - see dates

Eastenders star left 'heartbroken' after 'family member' knocked down and killed

Former Arsenal and England star confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2022

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The action is planned for Saturday 13, Thursday 18 and Saturday 20 August

Rail strike to 'severely affect' weekend travel and Cornwall services next week

Stills from a video of alleged anti-social behaviour around Upton Slip

Plea for people to report anti-social behaviour and crime at Upton Slip

Cornwall Council has appointed Kier Construction to continue work on the Penzance Creative Cluster

Work resumes on 'creative cluster' after contractor went into administration

People are being warned to take 'extra care' as temperatures are set to rise

Residents warned 'take extra care' as amber warning issued for parts of Cornwall

Rubin Wilson rounds the goalkeeper before tapping in. Picture: Piran Films

Strike duo on target as Helston progress to next round of the FA Cup

Some of the prize winners at Helston Methodist Circuit Craft & Produce Show

All the prize winners as show season begins in Helston

A pilot scheme to help tenants threatened with eviction stay in their homes has been extended

Pilot scheme helping tenants threatened with eviction stay in their homes extended

Shannon Marie Holland, aged 25, of Pensilva Road in Moresk, Truro, appeared in front of magistrates at Bodmin Magistrates' Court on Monday, July 4

Young woman from Truro sentenced for using mobile while driving & other offences

Snorkeller and spider crabs, credit Matt Slater & Cornwall Wildlife Trust

WATCH: Huge gathering of spider crabs along Cornwall’s coast

The new season for Port takes place at the same ground where their old one finished

New St Piran League season begins TONIGHT for Port

Emergency services were at the scene

Updated Four vehicle crash causes long tailbacks on Helston to Falmouth road

Make the most of the sunshine at one of these outdoor pools in Cornwall. Picture: PA

5 outdoor swimming pools in Cornwall to visit as Met Office predicts a heatwave

A new sponsor has been announced for Falmouth Oyster Festival 2022

New sponsor announced for Falmouth Oyster Festival 2022

CAST celebrates it's tenth year! Credit: Martin Howse

Familiar faces and nostalgia on the display to celebrate tenth anniversary

Love Train Gospel will take to the stage for Day 5 of the Falmouth Week celebrations. Picture Love Train Gospel Fest Facebook.

Falmouth Week 2022: What's live for Day 5

Kyle Jay Andrew was sentenced at Truro Crown Court

Thief who stole from vulnerable neighbour spared prison due to transitioning

Joseph and his team mates after they recieve their silver medals.

Helston teenager brings home silver medal from Commonwealth Championships

Wendron boss on season opener

Dron are 'in a really good place' ahead of season opener says boss

Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident. Picture from file.

Appeal for witnesses after woman, 18, 'grabbed and pulled towards van'

Vans parked on Cliff Road. Parking restrictions could be introduced next year

Date for public consultation on parking restrictions on Falmouth seafront confirmed

The final tickets for Boardmasters 2022 are on sale now. Picture: Kayleigh Wood

Final call for Boardmasters tickets as surf & music festival starts this week

Temperatures in Cornwall forecast to reach 29 degrees centigrade by the end of the week

Temperatures in Cornwall forecast to hit 29 by end of week as heatwave bites

Both midweek games have been pushed back for Helston and Falmouth

Midweek league matches postponed for Athletic and Town

Cornwall Council’s Public Health team have published four bits of key advice for music-lovers in order to stay safe

Public Health Team's four (musical) bits of advice staying safe at Boardmasters

Sport

Chris ‘Chilly’ Old from his cricketing days in the seventies

Cricket legend to share memories in Mylor this month
Cricketing legend Chris ‘Chilly’ Old will be sharing memories of his colourful sporting career at a public meeting at the Ord Statter Hall, Mylor, on Friday, August 19 at 7.30pm.

Brian Fisher and Martin Mills handing over the cheque to Children’s Hospice South west at Little Harbour

Record breaking golfers raise four figure sum for charity

Rubin Wilson rounds the goalkeeper before tapping in. Picture: Piran Films

Strike duo on target as Helston progress to next round of the FA Cup

The new season for Port takes place at the same ground where their old one finished

New St Piran League season begins TONIGHT for Port

Wendron boss on season opener

Dron are 'in a really good place' ahead of season opener says boss

Both midweek games have been pushed back for Helston and Falmouth

Midweek league matches postponed for Athletic and Town

Alex Wharton in action for Falmouth against Saltash United

'One of the biggest wins of my managerial career' hails Westy after cup win

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National Sport

Rory McIlroy seeks to put Open heartache behind him in bid for third FedEx Cup

BBC stands by decision to remove classified results from 5 Live schedule

Rory McIlroy welcomes ruling not to allow LIV trio into FedEx Cup play-offs

Benjamin Mendy arrives at court

Footballers’ names read to jurors in Benjamin Mendy trial

Romelu Lukaku fuelled by ‘anger’ after disappointing Chelsea return

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Recycling containers used in Cornwall (Image: Richard Whitehouse/LDRS)

Waste collection changes in Cornwall after amber weather warning

Rounding the mark Picture: Roger Hollingsworth

Countdown is on for the best Falmouth Classics ever as 100 boats head our way

Protestors outside County Hall recently

LETTER: Ships and Castles: The choice is yours Falmouth!

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Sir David Thompson

Commonwealth Games ‘start of great things’ for West Midlands – chief constable

Designer deckchairs in Hyde Park

Charity reveals Raymond Briggs made annual donations in honour of his wife

Dried mud and old trees at Colliford Lake, where water levels have severely dropped, exposing the unseen trees and rocks at Cornwall’s largest lake and reservoir, covering more than 900 acres of Bodmin Moor

Water companies urged to protect supplies as ‘likely very dry autumn’ looms

Benjamin Mendy court case

Footballers’ names read to jurors in Benjamin Mendy trial

Jail term for man who poisoned neighbours’ cats

Jail term for man who poisoned neighbours’ cats

Ministers working on fresh cost-of-living support package to put to new PM

Leo Varadkar said the Government is considering 'all options' to find accommodation for Ukrainian refugees as thousands will be moved out of student campuses over the coming weeks (Irish economy/PA)

Government ‘considering all options’ to accommodate Ukrainian refugees

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